Recurrent pulmonary embolism complicated with myotonic dystrophy type 1.

The article discusses a case of a 40-year-old man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 who experienced recurrent pulmonary embolism. The patient had a history of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, with the falls attributed to DVT/PE. The article highlights the importance of considering myotonic dystrophy in patients with repeated idiopathic DVT/PE and providing appropriate medical consultation. Myotonic dystrophy is a hereditary neurological disease that can increase the risk of DVT/PE compared to other dystrophies and healthy individuals, with factors such as dyspraxia and a history of DVT identified as risk factors. [Extracted from the article]